With so many homes from the 1950s, 60s and 70s being insulated with loose-fill asbestos, testing has become the norm for anyone that suspects their home may be contaminated with the dangerous substance.

Some people, however, are still not sure if testing is necessary, or if it is even a godo idea. If you are one of those people, this is what you need to know about loose-fill asbestos testing, so you can make the right decision for your home and your family.

Do you need to have testing done? -- If you suspect loose-fill asbestos is in the floors, ceilings or walls of your home, it is necessary to arrange to have it tested.

Asbestos is one of the most dangerous substances that can be found in a home, but loose-fill asbestos is the worst possible type. This is because loose-fill asbestos is made up of very tiny pieces which, over time, have broken down into even smaller ones. Due to this, you may end up with asbestos floating around in the air you and your family breathe.

How to get testing done? -- No matter where you live, you will either find companies online that specialize in testing for asbestos, or other companies that have self-testing kits that you can use yourself.

Either way, if you suspect your home is contaminated, then loose-fill asbestos testing is necessary as soon as you can possibly arrange to have it done.

How long do the results take? -- Asbestos is a very easy substance to test for so, in most cases, you will receive the complete results in less than 48 hours.

The laboratory will also tell you what your options are for loose-fill asbestos removal if it does turn out to be asbestos that is insulating your home.